Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Celebrating “60” In Egypt!!

As some of you know I have been on a three week vacation to Rome and on a Mediterranean cruise.

Hubby and I went with two other couples that are long time family friends. While we were on this trip I celebrated my 60th Birthday. Here are just a few pictures of what I did on my 60th.

It all started the night before where Hubby surprised me with a Birthday dinner in the beautiful Murano restaurant on board ship. The dinner was amazing and the company was the best!

I am the Birthday girl sitting at the table with the love of my life.

A special Birthday cake. Yum chocolate, my favorite!!

The waiters singing Happy Birthday with all kinds of accents and notes!!!

The next day off to Egypt to see the pyramids!! My son wrote this Happy Birthday note to me……..

I wanted to wish Mom a Happy Birthday! Not sure I'm comfortable with the symmetry of being born on Friday the 13th and visiting the Pyramids, a place renowned for ancient curses and all other manner of spooky stuff on the same day, but to each his...her own. ;) Hope you enjoyed your day and I'll see you guys when you get back. Love you!

That is right I was born on Friday the 13th 60 years ago!!! Love his sense of humor.

It was a bit windy but warm and lots of dust in the air. The little numbers on our shirt are our bus numbers. Trust me there were a LOT of buses there!!!

This picture not only shows the line-up of buses but the two largest pyramids and the Sphinx. It was truly amazing to be there in person.

A close-up of the largest pyramid. Our tour guide told us the pyramid weighs over 11,000 tons. Amazing!

This is a great shot of the individual stones and how they stair step upward.

Full length of the Sphinx.

I had to take a picture of this image. Yes, even in Egypt they have one of these……….

Then we sailed off into the sunset……….

………Tired and full of awe. This is a Birthday that this girl will never forget!!

32 comments:

♪♪♪Happy birthday, dear Kathysue, Happy birthday toooo yoouuu!!! ♪♪♪ How fun to spend your birthday at the pyramids! And how sweet of that hubby of yours to plan a surprise dinner! It sounds heavenly! I know you must still be on cloud nine! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

Kathy, love the pictures. What a blessing it was to share your 60th birthday with you and D on this "dream come true" trip! I have loved making memories with you over the years and this is one of the sweetest. You disprove the superstition that Friday the 13th is unlucky! Love you, Vicki

Oh, I'm so glad you stopped by..., or I might have missed this (I know, I'm soooo bad). Happy, happy birthday! What a wonderful trip!! To see the pyramids in person -priceless! I think they're still not a 100% sure how they were actually built, lots of theories but no certainties. I'm turning 50 next year, and am planning a little trip too!

Kathysue, these pictures are amazing. What an unbelievable birthday this must have been. You look so happy, I'm just overjoyed for you. Love the shots of the pyramids, I had no idea that the individual "bricks" jutted out like that. And the shot of the sun behind is wonderful. But my favorite is that breathtaking sunset. Glorious! Hugs, Kat

Happy 'belated' 60th birthday! You just beat me with 3 months and 3 weeks... But the figure doesn't mean a thing; it matters how one feels. You were having a blast of a time, as evident!Did you know that in Germany the number 13 is considered a LUCKY number? I have one on my silver charm bracelets, bought in Germany at the time... So it is just a matter of where you are and what you believe!Don't fret about it...Have a great time and indeed those memories will be a treasure for the future; always to look back on with happiness in your heart!

First of all you do NOT look 60! Trust me, I know:):) Thanks so much for sharing these pics! So beautiful and awe inspiring! My sister wants SOOO badly to go there, I hope someday she gets there! XO, Pinky P.S. Happy belated birthday!!!!

What a spectacular birthday you had! You are adorable and you look so happy and joyful.I had no idea the pyramid and sphinx were this large...HUGE! Wow, the line of buses is huge too! I'm sure this is a birthday you will never forget! Gotta love your son's humor! Happy, Happy Birthday.

Thank you so much for sharing this special birthday with us. It was great to finally see a picture of your Doug! I'm so happy you were able to take this trip, one you will treasure for a lifetime!You make 60 look great too!!!So good to have you back :)I was just thinking it's been almost one year since we met at Eddie's flea market tour!!!!xx

Happy Birthday Kathysue!! What amazing photos. And I have to admit that they make me want to go back there right now!! I am so glad that you had a great time, those pyramids are pretty darn incredible. I hope we get to see a bit more :)Nancy xo

Thank you, Thank you!! You guys are so kind with your comments. I am always so reluctant to put up a picture of myself, but at my age I should be over those worries. I guess we never are though. Thank you for being so kind to me and all the birthday wishes. I just love my readers you all are the best!!

Oh my Kathysue, I have been so busy, I almost missed this. You look absolutely gorgeous and your pics are just stunning. Love them. I am so happy you had a great time and your Birthday was so special. Love you bunches. Hugs, Marty

happy birthday Kathysue! These pictures are fantastic. You look great and so happy and it is so neat to see you with family & friends. I have never been to Egypt but have always wanted to go. it looks amazing. The whole trip looks incredible!! wow. thanks for sharing with us! and happy Birthday again!! xoxoxoxok